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#8711 of 9,539 schools in CA
Del Lago Elementary
Elementary School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo, CA
A Saddleback Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27181 Entidad St., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Del Lago Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Del Lago Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission Viejo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,779
Median home value
$916,800
Median rent
$2,517/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Heritage Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saddleback Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #32 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Lago Elementary is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Lago Elementary
Del Lago Elementary is a public elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,711 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Lago Elementary
What grades does Del Lago Elementary serve?
Del Lago Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Del Lago Elementary?
Del Lago Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Lago Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Lago Elementary rank in CA?
Del Lago Elementary ranks #8,711 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Del Lago Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Lago Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Del Lago Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Lago Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Del Lago Elementary a charter school?
No, Del Lago Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Lago Elementary a Title I school?
No, Del Lago Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Lago Elementary?
51.8% of students at Del Lago Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (949) 855-1125
- Area population (ZIP 92691)
- 46,618
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92691; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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